CHATTERBOX Panania Public School 21A Lawler Street, Panania NSW 2213

Phone: 9773 9017 Email: panania-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.panania-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Term 1

Week 9

25/3/2020

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE As a school, we are closely following Department of Education and NSW Health recommendations and current advice to

protect against the transmission of COVID-19 throughout the community. On Monday, 23 March, Mark Scott, NSW

Department of Education Secretary, in alignment with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Minister for Education,

Sarah Mitchell announced that schools will remain open for the children of essential service workers. Classes will not

operate as per normal. If you are in a position to care for your children at home then you are not to send your children to

school. At Panania Public School we will continue to communicate essential information through the SkoolBag application.

Currently, we are working towards establishing a digital online learning platform. All K-6 classes will be using Google Classroom, except for 3N who has opted to use Seesaw, to deliver daily content and communicate with students. Google Classroom will be trialled over the coming week and will be fully operational by Monday, 30 March.

If your child/children do not have access to a computer in order to undertake online learning please contact the class teacher by email to organise alternative arrangements.

In addition, text books will be sent home and students will be advised by their teachers on how they will be used. This information will be sent through the SkoolBag app. Further information about learning from home is available on the Department of Education website. https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-from-home

Continuing learning is only one piece of the puzzle, our children’s mental wellbeing is of paramount importance in these

changing times. Children can sense anxiety and tension, hence in the coming weeks you may see increases in behavioural

issues including tantrums and oppositional behaviour. This is to be expected considering the circumstances. Please comfort

your children, reassure them and spend time with them. Share a book, bake a cake, play board games, watch a movie,

draw pictures, make a family movie or play a game in the backyard. Remember stay positive, stay informed, stay active

and stay connected.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL PROVIDING STUDENT VOICE

Our Student Representative Council (SRC) members were recently elected by their peers and formally recognised and

inducted. The SRC’s work democratically to represent the student body in school decision-making and organise ways for

students to enjoy school life. They share the ideas of their peers, discuss and contribute to meaningful causes and report

back to their classes on current initiatives. We extend our congratulations to our Captains, Abbie Fenwick & Rhys

Parmeter, Vice Captains, Megan Hallowes & Nikolas Petkovic, Prefect body James Busby, Jack Campbell, Mia Fonseca,

Harry Gourlay, Sophie Lewis, Ellen Walsh and:

2M Kye Fenwick 2M Alexandra Hatton 2K Chase Chisholm 2K Amelia Thompson 3D Dion Mellis 3D Emma Williamson 3N Cooper Whitham 3N Carla Dell 3H Simon Campbell 3H Alana Savvides

4S Finn O’Donovan 4S Alice Gourlay 4SM Cali Moon 4SM Lara Bruckner 4AW Jake Pavlis 4AW Evie Dredge 5D Andrew Makroglou 5D Milla Fullagher 5R John Tsamoulos 5R Angela Tsamoulos 5/6P Ruby Smith-Sheen

ANYONE FOR MRS WASKIW’S FAMOUS POTATO SALAD?

Stage 1 students recently harvested the potatoes from the garden to make a scrumptious potato salad. The smiles

suggest the recipe is a winner!

THE BENEFITS OF READING QUALITY TEXTS TO YOUNG READERS MULTIPLE TIMES

It is no secret that shared reading with children has social, emotional and cognitive benefits in

terms of developing language and building vocabulary. Research also suggests that multiple

readings of quality texts enables students to engage in critical and creative thinking. So, for

successful home reading.

1. Select a quality text that has the potential to be thought provoking.

2. First reading of the text, simply read.

3. Second reading of the text, tease out and explain some new vocabulary. On a few select

pages model your thinking out aloud. “I wonder ….” “What if ….” “I am thinking ….”

4. Third reading of the text, read the text and ask 1-2 open ended questions. “What would

happen” “What if.…” “Why do you think.…” “What might.…” “How did…“

5. Enjoy time connecting with your children. * Note readings take place over several days.

THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS

The human brain is designed to wander, in fact it wanders approximately 47% of the time enabling us to plan, reason, problem solve and learn (Killingsworth and Gilbert Harvard University 2010). This is really useful, however, this may come at an emotional cost. Thinking about the past, contemplating the future and thinking about what might happen and will happen can be overwhelming and create anxiety, sadness and even depression. Hence in this complex and fast paced world with threats of COVID-19 looming, model and practice mindfulness with your children. No, you do not have to attend a retreat or meditate. It simply means bringing your awareness back from the past or the future and into the present. Keep grounded and allow yourself to become absorbed in the moment. You will be at your happiest when you are in a state of concentration pursuing a passion that you enjoy. Allow your children to engage in down time where they can focus on their interests and experience a state of “flow“ or happiness. http://www.danielgilbert.com/KILLINGSWORTH%20&%20GILBERT%20(2010).pdf

COVID-19 UPDATE

The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is the same way you would protect yourself from catching flu or other

respiratory illnesses.

For further information on COVID 19:

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx

For information on remote learning: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-

learning/curriculum/learning-from-home/advice-to-parents-and-carers

YEAR 5 WRITING

Year 5D have been busily writing persuasive texts. They are seeking

the Principal’s approval for each of their class members to contribute

a $2 donation towards adopting a koala from the Koala Hospital in

Port Macquarie. Their texts featured strong arguments packed with

facts and figures, rhetorical questions and emotive language that

pulled on heart strings. Pictured is Balmoral Mini which is one of the

eighteen koalas that is up for adoption.

The students of 5D have certainly convinced me that it is an admirable

initiative and a worthwhile cause. The Koala Hospital is a licenced

Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility that treats and cares for koalas that

have been injured and or impacted by the recent bushfires.

https://www.koalahospital.org.au/about-us/what-we-do

SCHOOL RULES The rule we are focusing on for

Term 1, Weeks 10, 11 & Term 2 Week 1 is:

Be Safe

You can support us at home by having discussions with your child/children about “Being Safe” and what this rule means in different settings.

SCHOOL VALUES

Be Creative/Participation

Please support us at home by having discussions

with your child/children about what ‘Being Creative and Participation’ means at home, at school and in

the community.

DIARY DATES

Monday, 6 April

P & C Meeting CANCELLED Thursday, 9 April

Last day of term

TERM 2

Monday, 27 April

Staff Development Day Staff Only Tuesday, 28 April

Term 2 commences Tuesday, 28 April

Camden EEC 3D and 3N - POSTPONED Wednesday, 29 April

Camden EEC 3H and 4S - POSTPONED Thursday, 30 April

Camden EEC 4AW and 4SM – POSTPONED Tuesday, 12 May

Interrelate Family Night - POSTPONED NAPLAN 2020 CANCELLED

Meet our School Leaders 2020

Abbie Milla Fenwick: School Captain Favourite colour: pink

Favourite movie/book: Underdogs/ Boy in the Dress

Favourite food: salad

Hobbies: netball, swimming and athletics

Three words that describe you: kind, understanding and brave

Most memorable moment: when dad yelled “I love you Abbie” at one of my

presentations.

Which superhero would you choose to be? Wonder Woman because I am

brave and a wonder to be around.

Philosophy on life: Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Rhys Parmeter: School Captain Favourite colour: green

Favourite movie/book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Favourite food: sushi

Hobbies: sport

Three words that describe you: nice, sporty, generous

Most memorable moment: getting SSW Blue’s award

Which superhero would you choose to be? I would like to be invisible so that I

could hide from people.

Philosophy on life: Never stop trying even if it takes you 100 times to succeed.

Megan Hallowes: Vice Captain Favourite colour: purple

Favourite movie/book: Harry Potter

Favourite food: spaghetti

Hobbies: netball, dancing and cooking

Three words that describe you: thoughtful, funny and caring

Most memorable moment: when I learnt to ride a bike at camp

Which superhero would you choose to be? Captain Marvel so that I can soar

above everyone.

Philosophy on life: Be nice to everyone.

Nikolas Petkovic: Vice Captain Favourite colour: aqua

Favourite movie/book: Pacific Rim Uprising/ Harry Potter series

Favourite food: ham and cheese pizza

Hobbies: cricket, reading and swimming

Three words that describe you: funny, sporty and kind

Most memorable moment: swimming without floaties

Which superhero would you choose to be? Superman so that I could fly and

have bones of steel.

Philosophy on life: Never give up

Mia Fonseca: Prefect Favourite colour: pink

Favourite movie/book: Instant Family/Rebel Stories for Girls

Favourite food: lamb cutlets

Hobbies: singing, dancing and roller-skating

Three words that describe you: fun, crazy and a good friend

Most memorable moment: first day of Kindergarten when I got to wear my

hair in pigtails.

Which superhero would you choose to be? Wonder woman because she is

an amazing girl.

Philosophy on life: Be a pineapple, stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on

the inside.

Sophie Violet Lewis: Prefect Favourite colour: violet

Favourite movie/book: Tarzan

Favourite food: Burritos

Hobbies: dancing, acting, collecting shells, art and singing

Three words that describe you: positive, kind and easy to talk to

Most memorable moment: in Kindergarten I tried to be Tinkerbell. I jumped

off my retaining wall trying to fly and almost broke my arm. Which superhero

would you choose to be? Aquaman so that I could breathe underwater and I

would like to find out if Atlantis is a real city.

Philosophy on life: Life is like money, you only get to spend it once, so spend

that money wisely.

Ellen Walsh: Prefect Favourite colour: dusty pink

Favourite movie/book: The Callback

Favourite food: chocolate

Hobbies: dancing, cooking and music

Three words that describe you: nice, funny and caring

Most memorable moment: doing a solo dance for the first time and

winning first place.

Which superhero would you choose to be? Wonder Woman has similar

characteristics to me. We are both compassionate, caring, competitive and

outgoing. We try to avoid conflict but when in need will stand up for

people.

Philosophy on life: Be kind to people and treat people the way you want to be treated.

James Busby: Prefect Favourite colour: orange

Favourite movie/book: Artemis Fowl

Favourite food: Pizza

Hobbies: sport and reading

Three words that describe you: funny, kind and sporty.

Most memorable moment: scoring my first try in rugby.

Which superhero would you choose to be? I would be Spiderman so that I

could swing around the city.

Philosophy on life: Always stay positive, even in tough times.

Jack Campbell: Prefect Favourite colour: pink

Favourite movie/book: Star Wars/ any storey-treehouse book

Favourite food: strawberry ice cream

Hobbies: cricket, rugby, reading and watching TV

Three words that describe you: good at sport

Most memorable moment: finding out that I was a prefect

Which superhero would you choose to be? Spiderman because I could

swing from buildings and take kids for joyrides.

Philosophy on life: Just chill

Harry Gourlay: Prefect Favourite colour: green

Favourite movie/book: Avengers Endgame Marvel

Favourite food: sausages

Hobbies: golf, fishing, surfing and soccer

Three words that describe you: energetic, happy and smart

Most memorable moment: getting my handicap in golf

Which superhero would you choose to be? Flash, so I could get my

homework done quickly.

Philosophy on life: Go hard or go home, treat others the way you

would like to be treated.

Eszter Kovacs: Flag Monitor Favourite colour: purple

Favourite movie/book: Maleficent

Favourite food: chicken schnitzel

Hobbies: art and dance

Three words that describe you: funny, kind and helpful

Most memorable moment: first time I danced on stage

Which superhero would you choose to be? I would be

Supergirl so that I could fly to places.

Philosophy on life: Treat people the way you would like to

be treated.

Cooper Tabet: Flag Monitor Favourite colour: green

Favourite movie/book: Marvel and the Mortal Engines books

Favourite food: tacos

Hobbies: dancing, soccer and swimming

Three words that describe you: daredevil, smart, energetic

Most memorable moment: getting SRC in Year 2

Which superhero would you choose to be? Iron man so I can get to where I need to be on time

Philosophy on life: Go hard in life and treat others nice without expecting any rewards.

We sincerely thank our advertisers for their support of our school. The Department of Education and Panania

Public School do not necessarily endorse these companies or their services and products.

WHAT’S DUE WHEN

School Resource Package Overdue

Kinder $55

Years 1 & 2 $75

Years 3 & 4 $90

Years 5 & 6 $95

HELPFUL RESOURCES Please find attached resources to support you in talking about COVID-19 with your children. Being informed can alleviate anxiety and tension. Remember to stay positive, stay active and stay connected.

K-2 Support

material COVID19.pdf

3-6 support

material for COVID19.pdf

Special Needs

students social story for COVID19.pdf

Tips for isolation

20APS-IS-COVID-19-Isolation-P1.pdf